Michael T. Portacci, President, Division II Operations

Michael T. Portacci oversees the operations of affiliated hospitals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Texas. He joined CHS in 1988 as a hospital CEO, and was promoted to group director with oversight for multiple facilities in 1991. In 1995, he was promoted to vice president, and was named senior vice president of group operations in 2001. Prior to joining CHS, Portacci served in various hospital CFO and CEO positions.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics from Lamar University and a master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Trinity University.

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